ODFW Articles
Need to figure out controlled hunts, find a place to clam, learn how to fish or get directions to a wildlife area? We've got information on all that and more, straight from ODFW biologists and other accomplished hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers.
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Education
Plus, a look at all the classes we offer
Learn to fish, hunt, shoot or cast at an ODFW workshop or event, offered year round throughout the state. You'll...
If you bought a tag you must report, even if you weren't successful or didn't hunt. Hunters have until January 31 (or...
How to hunt big game
Here you’ll find links to game population, harvest statistics and point summary reports that can help you decide on choosing...
Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
Where to hunt big game
All funds raised by deer and elk auction and raffle tags go directly to the Access and Habitat Program...
Buying a license or permit
Eastern Oregon mule deer are managed by Deer Hunt Areas. Check here for more details
All other big game
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Where to hunt big game
Here you will find maps to help determine public vs. private land, wildlife management unit and controlled hunt boundaries, travel management...
From WMUs to Deer Hunt Areas in 2026
Starting in 2026, deer hunts in Eastern Oregon will be organized by Deer Hunt Areas instead of traditional Wildlife Management...
What hunters should know
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease infecting deer, elk, and moose across North America. While CWD has not...
Buying a license or permit
Creating a purchase group allows you to buy licenses, tags and other documents for family and friends, both online and with agents. After
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Buying a license or permit
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife owns or manages nearly 200,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife use...
Buying a license or permit
Or redeem your Sports Pac voucher
Directions for purchasing a license or tag online or from a license vendor, for redeeming your Sports Pac voucher, and...
You caught it, now it's time to cook it—and what better time than during a holiday meal with your family...
Oregon offers some great opportunities for the first-time hunter -- from deer and elk, to geese and ducks, to chukar...
Education
Oregon has more than 75 ranges where you can improve your shooting and archery skills. Shooting range map.
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Find all the information you need to trap or hunt furbearers in Oregon, including licensing requirements and seasons.
Education
Oregon's Bowhunter Safety Education Program teaches bowhunters the fundamentals of safe, responsible archery hunting with an appreciation and respect for
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Hunting regulations level the playing field for all hunters and maintain fair chase standards. New technology threatens both.
how to hunt
Connecting willing private landowners with discerning hunters through an online booking platform
Everyone Belongs Outdoors
Hunter's Resources Hunter's Technique Hunter's Bounty Hunter's Plan
Oregon hunter's bucket list: Over 34 million acres of public land open...
How to hunt big game
Check out the latest point summary reports for all big game, and use the information to strategize while deciding which
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Buying a license or permit
The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is not a license or tag. Hunters must still obtain a valid hunting...